Department of Cannabis Control submits proposed pesticide testing requirements for public input
These proposed changes are based on the latest recommendations from the Department of Pesticide Regulation and reflect the DCC’s commitment to align testing standards with the most current public health science.
The Department of Cannabis Control shuts down illegal cannabis grow near school in Anaheim
Over $4.3M in illicit cannabis seized. ORANGE COUNTY — The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), in coordination with the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Code Enforcement, recently shut down a large-scale illegal indoor cannabis cultivation site located within 100 feet of a school. The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,626 pounds of unlicensed cannabis…
$5.5M in illegal cannabis seized at unlicensed dispensary in Los Angeles County
Illegal dispensary was preparing over $4.8M in illegal cannabis flower for unlicensed distribution. LOS ANGELES COUNTY — To continue the disruption of illicit cannabis sales in California while protecting cannabis consumers, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) shut down an unlicensed cannabis retailer in Monrovia that was preparing to ship over 2,900 pounds of illegal…
Multi-agency operation yields record $123.5 million seized in illicit cannabis
SACRAMENTO – In its largest operation to date, the state’s task force dedicated to eradicating illegal cannabis operations conducted a large-scale, multi-agency operation in the Central Valley, leading to the seizure of 105,700 illicit cannabis plants and 22,057 pounds of processed cannabis worth $123.5 million.
Over $8.4M in illegal cannabis, 643 pounds of illicit mushrooms seized at illegal delivery service in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY — Working to take down an unlicensed cannabis delivery service, the California Department of Cannabis Control partnered with the Westminster Police Department to seize over $8.4M worth of illegal cannabis including 643 pounds of illicit psilocybin mushrooms worth $44,000. “The Department of Cannabis Control’s is thrilled to partner with local law enforcement agencies,…
California Department of Cannabis Control Proposes New Standards to Foster Innovation and Ensure Safety in Animal Cannabis Products
SACRAMENTO, CA — Recently, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced proposed regulations aimed at creating a clear and regulated pathway for cannabis products intended for pets. These proposed standards are designed to support innovation while prioritizing the health and safety of animals. “The development of these standards reflects our commitment to fostering a…
Department of Cannabis Control Announces Q1 2025 Efforts Focusing on Consumer Safety and Bolstering the Legal Cannabis Market
SACRAMENTO – In the first quarter of 2025 (January 1 – March 31), the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) continued advancing a safe, sustainable, and well-regulated cannabis market through actions that prioritize consumer safety, expand access to the legal market, and aggressively target unlicensed operations. The Department continued to focus its law enforcement efforts on…
Department of Cannabis Control Seizes Over $2.7M in illegal cannabis
Illegal manufacturing/cultivation operation also contained 98 pounds of illegal cannabis concentrate ORANGE COUNTY — Demonstrating its continuing commitment to disrupting the illegal cannabis supply chain, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) today announced that over $2.7M worth of illegal cannabis, including 1,788 pounds of illegal plants, was seized at an illegal indoor cultivation and manufacturing…
California seizes over $316M worth of unlicensed cannabis products in Q1 2025
Enforcement efforts continue to focus on operations that ultimately support the licensed market and community safety SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that over $316M worth of illegal cannabis was seized in the first quarter of 2025 through the combined efforts of the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF), the Department of Fish…
California Supreme Court action preserves California’s cannabis laws
SACRAMENTO – Upholding California’s law making cannabis legal, the California Supreme Court has depublished a California Court of Appeal decision in JCCrandall v. County of Santa Barbara, so that it has no effect as precedent. The California Supreme Court’s action eliminates the Court of Appeal’s suggestion that California’s cannabis regulations were unlawful due to cannabis…
